62206 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Illinois based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 62206 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 62206 is African American. The current unemployment level in 62206 is 5.0%.
| Population | 13,477 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 915 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,468 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $30,764 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $159,450 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 64.71% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 89.20% |
62206 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,254 | 32.52% |
| Black | 8,465 | 64.71% |
| Hispanic | 123 | 0.94% |
| Asian | 197 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 43 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62206 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 156 | 5.52% |
| Black | 2,618 | 92.71% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
62206 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 732 | 9.04% |
| Bachelor Degree | 490 | 6.05% |
| High School Diploma | 3,652 | 45.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 208 | 2.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 759 | 9.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,620 | 20% |
| Associates Degree | 450 | 5.56% |
| Masters Degree | 177 | 2.19% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 0.12% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |